Germans Repulsed Near Douaumont and Thiaumont
Paris dispatch reports heavy German attacks near Fort Douaumont and Thiaumont repulsed with heavy losses as French troops hold the line. The same era notes Bulgaria withdrawing troops from the Roumanian frontier and an Allied push at Saloniki may be anticipated. Carranza troops move toward the border in the Big Bend district of Colhuila, signaling possible Mexican efforts to retake bandits raiding American towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fort Douammont
Thianmont
Washington
Big Bend
Colhuila
Troops Withdrawal Shifts to Saloniki Front
London dispatch reports Bu Barig withdrawing troops from the Roumanian frontier and reassigning them to the Saloniki front in preparation for an allied offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bu'Barig
Saloniki
Benton taxpayers hear contract critique on Millersburg road
E W Hines of Coin Contracting Co Frankfort Ind told about road laws and building at the I C O F hall to about 40 attendees. Goshen men Henry Cripe L W Seamans and attorney B F Deahl attended representing Benton township taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hines
Coin Contracting Co
Frankfort
Ind
Millersburg
L. W. Seamans
Fort Wayne
Benton
Benton Township
I. C. O. F. Hall
Goshen
Henry Cripe
B. F. Deahl
John G Sims Named Sole Receiver of Angidile Computing Scale Co
In Elkhart circuit court Judge Drake granted Manufacturers Finance Co. request to replace joint receivers G R B Sawyer and John G Sims with Sims as sole receiver of Angidile Computing Scale Co. After weeks of wrangling, receivers certificates were authorized for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angidile Computing Scale Co
Elkhart
Drake
Manufacturers Finance Co
Ft. Wayne Works
General Electric Co
Angidile Computing Scale Go
G. RB. Sawyer
John G. Sims
Elkkhart
Indiana student Hale Hollingsworth delegates from S A FE
Hale Hollingsworth son of Dr and Mrs A O Hollingsworth of Goshen and a student at Indiana university was sent as a delegate from the S A FE fraternity Bloomington to Cincinnati States represented include Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Kentucky Ohio Tennessee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Hollingsworth
Miss Hollingsworth in Bloomington Centennial Pageant
Miss Hollingsworth daughter of Dr and Mrs A S Hollingsworth of Goshen appears in the Indiana university centennial celebration at Bloomington. Over 8,000 feet of film is being used for the big spectacular production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingsworth i
Gladys ‘Hollingsworth
Big Mass Meeting Planned in Indianapolis by Temperance Forces
Indianapolis hosts a mass meeting at Tomlinson Hall on June 25 with speakers United States Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington and Dr. P A Baker national superintendent of the Anti Saloon League. The event precedes the national convention June 26 29 expecting 10000 15000 delegates. An automobile caravan of 500 cars from Chicago will convey the delegation. Reduced railroad rates will be announced. Sessions will be held at Tomlinson Hall and in six large downtown churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
P. A. Baker
Anti-Saloon League
Yomlinson Hall
Chicago
Church Allows Amusements After Conference Review
Metho dist Episcopal members who play cards dance or attend theatre will avoid expulsion if the recommendations of a sub committee on amusements are adopted by the committee on the state of the church and later approved by the general conference in Saratoga Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
National charities conference to meet in Pittsburgh
The 1917 national conference of charities and cottons will be held in Pittsburgh. Invitations for next year’s meeting were received from Des Moines Kansas City Newark New Jersey New Orleans Philadelphia Buffalo Toronto and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Conference of Charities and
cottac#ns
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
Kansas City
Emma R. Chandler School Centennial Entertainment
Students at Emma R. Chandler School presented a meritorious Indiana centennial program last evening. The pageant featured sequential numbers with historical significance, fine music, and well-chosen costumes, performed before a full house and standing spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma R. Chandler
Emma R. Chandler School
Indiana
Odd Fellows smoker awards Royal Purple degree in Goshen
Goshen Encampment No 79 of the IOOF held a large smoker in their hall. Seven candidates received the Royal Purple degree by the local team. About five members attended. A fine supper was served by the lodge wives and members, with delegations from nearby towns present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
O. EF
Odd Fellows Block
Lodge
Former Wakarusa Postmaster Frank Fletcher Charged in Shortage
Frank Fletcher, former Wakarusa postmaster, arrested in Elkhart by U S Marshal for a shortage exceeding 500 dollars. Indicted by federal grand jury in Indianapolis, he is held on a 1000 dollar bond and to be arraigned before Judge A B Anderson. Fletcher admits knowledge of a shortage but disputes exact amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fletcher
Wakarusa P.M
Wakarusa
Ind
Lkhart
U. 5
Frank 8
Indianapolis
Fletcher
Gonn Co
Ream
Elkhart
Marion County
A.B. Anderson
Federal
Training Camp at Culver Admits 200 Free Youths
Government initiated Summer training camp at Culver draws 600 youths from Indiana Ohio Michigan and Illinois. 200 attend free while 400 pay 17.75 each. Dayton Ohio funds twenty entrants. Applicants aged 14 to 21 must meet physical and mental standards. Camp blends military routine with sports and strong school participation expected.
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Culver
Fort Sheridan
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Ilinois
Dayton, O
Township assessors finalize property assessment
Township assessors have completed the annual property assessment for the district. Officials limit discussion to standard valuation updates and remind residents of assessment appeal procedures and deadlines.
County assessors finish 1916 property valuation in Elkhart
The 16 township assessors and deputies completed the 1916 assessment for taxation in Elkhart County. A substantial increase in the total taxables is expected. The board of equalization, comprising the county officials and two judges appointed members, will meet Monday June 5th and stay about 30 days to equalize the returns. Real estate values are fixed by law, with no estates appraised this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Edson C. Bartholomew
Board of Equalization
Winship
Bartholomew
Bemenderfer
Drake
Depty
Elkhart Man Threatens Killings After Nightlife
Mr and Mrs Tom Keith owners of an Elkhart restaurant found Joe Albers in their hallway with a butcher knife and cleaver claiming bloodlust He had earlier attacked a young local lawyer with a pocket knife Albers is jailed as a lunatic and plans are to send him to Longcliff asylum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Keith
Elkhart
Joe Albers
Albers
Keith
Elkhart City
East
Marion Street
Longcliff Asylum
Mortuary notes reveal three deaths in Elkhart county
Mary Jane Jones 77 a Cleveland township resident died at home after two years with dropsy born Ohio April 19 1839 came to Elkhart county fifty years ago survived by husband two sons a daughter nine grandchildren and one great grandchild Sis Travers 75 inmate of county infirmary died there this morning of heart trouble formerly of Goshen no known relatives body taken to Culp morgue John Garton 77 formerly of Bristol died at Elkhart county infirmary of apoplexy entered April 2 1915 survived by two brothers body taken to Wise's Bristol facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travers
Sis
County Infirmary
Goshen
Culp
Garton
John Garton
Bristol
In Jail Is Syracuse Fisherman Who Abandoned Polo for Net
David Pressinger of Syracuse used a net after abandoning polo gear as he fished. Constable G F DeVot of Warsaw arrested him. He pleaded guilty before Justice Graham at Warsaw and was fined 1 dollar plus 27 dollars in costs and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
David Pressinger
G. F. DeVot
Warsaw
Pressinger
Graham
Property Line Dispute Spurs City Engineering Work
The New York department deploys a crew of engineers to measure and mark boundaries at multiple city sites. A long standing dispute centers on the north side of the right of way between Fifth Street and Cottage Avenue, delaying final alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Fifth Street
Cottage Avenue
Wedding Held at St Joseph for Miss Helen Tetzloff and Mr J E Rule
Miss Helen Tetzloff daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Tetzloff of South Tenth street and Mr J E Rule son of Mr and Mrs T J Rule of West Plymouth avenue were married at St Joseph Alich After a lake trip and a Chicago visit they will reside with the groom's parents in Goshen Rule works as an electro Plater at Goshen Novelty Brush-Co Their friends offer wishes for success and happiness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Helen Tetzloff
Ed Tetzloff
South
Tenth Street
J. E. Rule
T. J. Rule
West Plymouth Avenue
Alich
Chicago
Goshen
Rule
Novelty & Brush-Co
Wawasee Game Wardens Battle Narrow Rescue
Marion citizens narrowly escaped after a dangerous encounter near Wawasee yesterday as two deputies towed them to safety. The chaotic event involved licenses seized last year and prompted an active response by local wardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee
Marion
Circus Harlequin TM Pefile Joining Controversy
A garbled OCR fragment references Circus Harlequin TM and a name Pefile unclear. The text mentions joining or conflict but lacks clear action or context to determine specifics or outcomes. Further legible text is needed for a reliable summary.
Gowing’s Policy Carried Owing Discrepancy
A brief item notes a matter involving Mr. Gowing and a policy carried owing. Details are limited in the accessible text. Further context from the original page would clarify the parties and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowing
Wool brings 30 cents a pound in Pendleton 1916 sale
Two sheep companies in Pendleton Oregon announced a record 30 cent per pound price for wool as the major portion of their 1916 coarse wool clip, totaling nearly 250000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Pendleton
Professor and Mrs Traster Take Posts in Philippines
Professor J C Traster and wife and daughter have left for the Philippine Islands where he has accepted a two year contract as superintendent of a school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
J. C. Traster
Philippine Islands
St Peter's School Dedicat ion Set for Fort Wayne
Rev Charles Thiele leads plans for the St Peters school dedication in Fort Wayne with Rt Rev Msgr John Oechtering officiating. A bilingual program in English and German follows, with musical numbers by the choristers under Prof Harry Geigand. Fr Hottenroth will attend and then return Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Charles Thiele
Ashen
St. Peter’s Church
Fort Wayne
St. Peter's School
Tomorow
John Oechtering
St. Mary’s
J. A. Seimetz
St Mary’s Church
Decatur
Peter Schmitt
St. Catherine’s Church
Nix Settlement
Harry Geigand
Mystery assault leaves Mrs Deter near death
Mrs Cary Deter of La craige county lies in critical condition after two unknown men attacked her at 3 AM while she and her two children were inside. She was bound and gagged on the kitchen floor. daughter found her injured and unable to speak as investigators probe a domestic-troubles background and husband’s recent absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Deter
Lacraige County
Lost left leg of Floyd Tit in Elkhart freight accident
Floyd Tit from the New York Central storehouse in Elkhart lost his left leg when he fell under the wheels of a westbound N Y C freight at Waterloo yesterday while attempting to board. He was taken to a Garrett hospital and expected to recover. A brother of Mr. Itt lives in Elkhart. later reports from Elkhart said Itt lost both legs. Tit was employed as a shipping clerk. relatives in Elkhart were hard to locate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Tit
Elkhart
Waterloo
Garrett
Itt
Immigrant expert to speak at local Presbyterian service
The Rev William P Shriver of New York will address the Ves per service Sunday at 5 PM at the Presbyterian church. He is a leading authority on immigration and recently inspected Gary's immigrant work before stopping in Goshen on his return to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Shriver
New York
Presbyterian Church
Shriver
Gary
Goshen
Local agent earns free trip to New York on record insurance
Charles Gill, of the Equitable Life Insurance Co., has written more than $120,000 in new policies since July 1, 1915. To reward the achievement, the company plans to entertain a large number of agents in New York from August 23 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gill
Eqaitable Life Insurance Co
New York
Mercer Sues Clugston Over 1915 Auto Crash in Lagrange
Arthur Mercer of Rome ity sues Jas B Clugston a wealthy Lagrange county farmer for 5000 damages. Mercer alleges injuries from a June 5 1915 auto collision near Wolcottville including broken ribs and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Arthur . Mercer
Rome
Ity
Jas. B. Clugston
Lagrange County
Wolcottville
Clugston
Mercer
Roosevelt Declines Invitation to Speak at Sycamore Hall Dedication
Former U S president Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation to address the dedication ceremony at Sycamore Hall in Topeka within Lagrange County. The event was planned to feature his remarks on patriotism and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Start on Third Street Today
AW W Cae & Sons announce a start today on Third Street. The brief notice lists the firm and street location with no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Aw, W. Cae
Annual Junior Senior Prqm Party at Spohn Hall
Juniors treated Seniors of the local high school to a well attended evening in Spohn hall last night. The hall featured gold and black decorations under Miss Louise Heefner. Ragpickers orchestra of South Bend provided music marking a first local engagement for the group. Ice cream and cake in class colors followed dancing until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn Hall
Louise Heefner
South Bend
Goshen
Tri Nappa Sorority
Mayme Smoker
New Paris
William Smith
Elkhart
Charles Platt
Pueblo
Spahn Hall
Jane
K. of P. Ball
Messick Orchestra
Barnhart to Speak at Farm Betterment Club Picnic
Congressmen George Gilbert invites Barnhart to the third annual Farm Betterment picnic at the Gilbert farm northeast of Goshen on the Goshen Middlebury road. It is unclear if Barnhart will attend. The 1917 fourth annual picnic is planned at New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gilbert
Congressman Barnhart
Farm Betterment Club
Gilbert Farm
Goshen
Goshen-Middlebury Road
Barnhart
Gilbert Place
New Paris
Verdict for J I Case Threshing Co. in partition suit
Superior Court returned a verdict for the J I Case Threshing Machine Co. against Arthur Bender et al in a partition suit. Land involved was ordered appraised and sold with J. W. Field, Frank Kreighbaum, and Gordon Snyder named as appraisers. Mayors Court fined Rothrock and arraigned Mrs. Hammond in a crowded caseload atmosphere as witnesses testified about a rooming house scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J I
Threshing Machine Co
Harman
Arthur Bender
J. W. Fieldhouse
Frank Kreighbaum
Gordon Snyder
Mayors Court
Alice Hammond
Guy Rothrock
Peter Schlotterbach
Schlotterbach
Fifth Street
Rothrock
Spohn
Hill
Troyer
Florence Hammond
Forrest. Conner
Paving Progress On Goshen Elkhart Highway Near Woods Crossing
County Superintendent William B. Lehman reports the Goshen Elkhart brick highway in progress by Henry Cripe shows a mile and a quarter paved between Woods crossing and Ulery school house road. With favorable weather, completion is expected by June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Lehman
Goshen-Elkhart
Henry Cripe
Ulery School House Road
Cripe
Obituary: Mrs Wood-Yoder Succumbs After Operation
Mrs Wood-Yoder Clyde Yoder’s wife died at Epworth hospital in South Bend after an operation. Born January 13 1883 in Elkhart she leaves husband Mrs Hattie Wood and three brothers as survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood-Yoder
Clyde Yoder
Epworth
South Bend
Elkhart
Hattie
Wood
House and Senate Agree on Regular Army Strength
Lawmakers from both chambers reached accord on the size of the regular army in a reorganization plan discussed at last night’s meeting. The agreement aligns military staffing with projected needs and outlines steps toward formal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Senate
Army Levels Set At Peace Strength 206000
The house and senate confer on the army reorganization bill fix an army of 206000 regulars at peace strength with possible expansion to 254000 in war. A temporary understanding with Mexico is reported but no final agreement, as both sides outline steps to curb border raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
el Paso
Tex
National ‘Administration
Mexico
Wilson
Scott
Pay Increase Estimated For Railway Workers
F I Hardy of South Bend railway system executive says voluntary wage raise of three cents per hour will cost the company about 10000 dollars annually. South Bend News Times reports payroll rise of 7500 dollars yearly under the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. I. Hardy
South Bend
Chicago, South Bed & Northern Indiana Railway Co
South Bend News Times
Local residents confront illnesses and hospital updates
E A Dausman is able to be out after confinement at home with grip. Henry E Hardesty suffers with Boer and has lost 22 pounds in less than a week. Mrs Allen P Boyer, at the home of her daughter in Evanston Illinois, is in critical condition and relatives have been summoned. Mrs Mary Butterfield aged 95 is seriously ill at the home of her daughter Flora B Noble 207 North Third Street. Mrs B M C Dow Sr who hosted a patient at Goshen hospital has moved to her home on South Sixth Street. Mrs Grover Miller has been discharged from Goshen hospital. Mrs Herman Sward has been moved to her home after an operation at Goshen hospital. sycaatte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Dausman
Henry E. Hardesty
Allen P. Boyer
Joseph Pearson
Evanston
Mary. Butterfield
Flora B. Noble
North Third Street
BMC
Dow, Sr
Goshen Hospital
South Sixth Street
Grover Miller
Herman
Sward
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Bulgaria
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Ment
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Toledo
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Perance Forces
Tomlinson Has
Atlantic City
C. F
Culver Military Academy
Board OF Review
Mortuary Record
Harley
ST. Peter’s School
N. Y
Roosevelt
Superior Court
Wall Set Pike
Ican
C. S. B. & N. L. Railway Co
Sycaatte
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